Carry and Concealed: A permit that will allow you to carry anywhere it is legal to carry your registered handgun unless posted otherwise. You may not carry into sensitive or restricted locations unless you qualify as one of the exempt individuals.
You are still required to have your pistol / revolver license on your person while carrying a pistol or revolver. How can I check the status of my recertification? Residents with a New York State and out of state identification may navigate to .firearms.troopers.ny and select “Check Recertification Status”.
Processing Time The background investigation for a pistol permit takes approximately 6 to 12 months but is dependent upon the applicant's diligence and timely submission of documents.
It is also illegal for anyone without a valid New York Permit to Carry to transport a handgun, whether loaded or unloaded.
Now with that being said in NY state obtaining a pistol permit is not a small hurdle. It's generally not a difficult process for most people it's just long. I would start the handgun process immediately as there is a lot of wait time built into that process.
You must be at least 21 years old and complete the proper training administrated by live instruction. An online course is not accepted. There are two choices for a pistol license: Premise License Only and Concealed Carry. If you wish to apply for the premise license, you need to complete the Basic Pistol Safety Course.
4 Hour Approved Basic Course Any individual who seeks to obtain a concealed carry license for a pistol or revolver will be required to take the 16-hour classroom and 2-hour live-fire firearm safety training course. This will be required for concealed carry licenses issued on or after September 1, 2022.
NYS Required Pistol Permit Firearms ($325) This is a 16-hour course required by NYS prior to applying for the Pistol Permit. This Firearms Safety Course is required by the recent changes to NYS Law in order to obtain a NYS Pistol Permit.
Now with that being said in NY state obtaining a pistol permit is not a small hurdle. It's generally not a difficult process for most people it's just long. I would start the handgun process immediately as there is a lot of wait time built into that process.